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- noun science fiction A machine that has the capability to
terraform . - noun science fiction A person who has control over such a machine.
Etymologies
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Examples
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First, the designated terraformer on our build team (we now have, I think, four builders, not counting me and Spooky) will get to work on the topography and warrens, the train tunnel and sea cliffs.
"If we fall and break..." wolven 2008
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But Jessica Ornitz, our terraformer and tunneler, will soon get to work on molding the stone to our purposes.
"Deep in your veins, I will not lie." greygirlbeast 2008
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First, there was some planning for the Howards End sim that needed doing, sketching out the general topography for our terraformer.
Everything begins and ends at exactly the right time and place. greygirlbeast 2008
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Maybe he needs to be briefed on his responsibilities. terraformer Says:
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Bettina Tizzy: Poid: I had no idea that you were also a terraformer!
DynaFleur - the dynamics of group collaboration that flies Bettina Tizzy 2008
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As the ecology of Solace collapses, the discredited terraformer Oskar DeSilvo finally returns with Anton Koffield.
If your pet had a blog... sbisson 2004
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Whether that was another instance of terraformer pride, or whether Carter had actually believed it and been wrong, Riker would never know.
Star Trek: A Rock and a Hard Place Peter David 1990
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Then, in a low voice only Worf heard, Stone said, Oh, Worf … we might run into some renowned terraformer stubborness.
Star Trek: A Rock and a Hard Place Peter David 1990
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“Nice bluff you guys used on that terraformer back there.”
Star Trek: A Rock and a Hard Place Peter David 1990
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“Nice bluff you guys used on that terraformer back there.”
Star Trek: A Rock and a Hard Place Peter David 1990
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